Recent Articles in Products & equipment

Chicco Echo Twin Stroller
Apr 3, 2012

After the birth of Thea, a sister for Wilf, Ruth Campbell was looking for a buggy to transport the two of them together. In fact The Chicco Echo Twin Stroller was also great for their nanny share as well.

Mr Men and Little Miss T-shirts from Fabric Flavours
Mar 28, 2012

For 2012 Fabric Flavours have chosen four characters for little boys, Mr Tickle, Mr Bump, Mr Strong and Mr Funny and four characters for little girls, Little Miss Giggles, Little Miss Chatterbox, Little Miss Trouble and Little Miss Sunshine. These limited edition T-shirts make a fabulous addition to any small child's wardrobe as Harriet Coates discovered.

Easy Fold Stroller from Quicksmart
Jan 30, 2012

If you live in a city a more compact stroller makes life much easier negotiating busy pavements and manoeuvring around in shops and stores. The Quicksmart Easy Fold Stroller is also excellent for folding into a boot, or using when travelling. Anne Coates reports.

Renapur Leather Balsam
Jan 27, 2012

Renapur Leather Balsam leaves leather sofas, chairs, trunks and headboards looking revitalised and as good as new. The natural ingredients in the unique formula include beeswax and jojoba oil which help to restore the leather’s original softness and colour while retaining its waterproof properties. Hazel Bothma put it to the test.

Double Step up Stool from Tippitoes
Jan 13, 2012

Toddlers love becoming more independent and a stool to give a bit of height to reach the handbasin is one of the "firsts". Tippitoes have just the thing – a two step stool which is perfect for toddlers.

Pingi Bag
Jan 10, 2012

Combatting condensation and damp can be a real trial in homes during the winter. But the Pingi Basic dehumidifiers which are reusable and reactivated in minutes is one way of solving the problem, writes Anne Coates.

SanDisk Memory Vault
Dec 21, 2011

Backing up photographic memories is essential and the SanDisk Memory Vault is the perfect solution to making sure you never lose your precious images, writes Anne Coates.

Sherpa Snug-Rug
Dec 8, 2011

Lakeland has triumphed again with the new Sherpa Snug-Rug, the perfect companion for draughty evenings, allowing you to be eco-friendly and economical by turning down the heating and remaining snug and warm. Olivia Coates is wrapped up for the winter.

Mine4Sure labels
Nov 22, 2011

After misplacing two items of Harriet's clothing at nursery, the staff advised Olivia Coates to put name tags in her clothes. Not particularly looking forward to many evenings sat sewing on name tags, she thought Mine4Sure iron-on labels were a perfect alternative.

Kindles for Christmas
Nov 20, 2011

Commuting to work or travelling on holiday, a Kindle e-reader is the perfect companion. Lightweight and with an easy to read screen the Kindle takes the hassle out of choosing what books to take with you, writes Anne Coates.

Lakeland Power Blender
Nov 8, 2011

Exclusive to Lakeland, this blender with its six settings and and graduated glass jug is a great addition to Anne Coates' kitchen.

Inflatable Car Booster Seat - BubbleBum v2
Nov 4, 2011

Having a travel booster seat has made life easier for Hazel Bothma who tested out the award-winning Bubblebum (v2) inflatable car seat for PWT.